Yamasaki Sugawara Jinja

📍 Kumamoto, Kumamoto City · 1-18 Sakuramachi, Chuo Ward

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

—

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920

EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken

RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)

FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)

HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/

History

Yamasaki Sugawara Jinja is a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, renowned as the deity of scholarship. Enshrined in the center of Kumamoto City, it has long drawn the faith of many people seeking academic success. Known affectionately as "Tenjin-san," it is particularly known for visits by exam students and pupils seeking prayers for successful entrance examinations. People venerate Michizane's passion for learning and honest heart, visiting this venerable shrine to seek wisdom and sincerity.